TAIKOREA.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LI, Issue 198, 23 July 1931, Page 12

TAIKOREA.

(from Our Own Correspondent.) TAIKOREA, July 21. A week of rough weather has been very unwelcome to the farmers, especially those who have a large number of cow 3 coming in this month. The wind, strong for somo time, reached its greatest force on Saturday and Sunday, blowing with gale force during practically tho whole of those two days. On Saturday night the power supply was cut off for some time, probably duo to a branch being blown across the lines; the wind also snapped off the fifteen foot top of a pine, and deposited it somo 35 feet away. The top missed the electric light lines by a few inches. On Sunday two hailstorms were experienced here; tho hail was not of exceptional size, but the force of tho wind behind mado it most unpleasant for those unlucky enough to bo out in it, while in one case a window was cracked. Motorists found the weather very unpleasant, and during this last week moro than one has, when driving in the teeth of tho storm, been forced to pull up and wait till there was a lessening of wind and rain. On Saturday, July 11. a large number of friends and relations from Taikorea and Oroua Downs gathered together to give welcome to this month’s bride, Mrs John Davidsen, formerly Miss Phoebe McDowall, and her husband. As a number of the guests carried musical instruments with them, the gathering became quite fostive, and dancing, both Highland and ballroom, was indulged in. There wero very nearly fifty well wishers present, and when the evening was _ over many heartfelt wishes for happiness in their new life wero extended to the newly married couple. On Friday, 17th inst., the fortnightly euchre was held in the Coronation Hall. Owing to there being present a muoh greater proportion of players than dancers, 15 gomes were played instead of tho customary 12. The prizes wero awarded to Miss E. Sexton and Mr W. Richmond, Miss lono Hehir and Mr M. Whiteman securing tho consolation awards. Supper was served in the warmth of tho supper room and after friendly conversation tho gathering dispersed, reluctant to leave the warmth for one of the coldest nights experienced this year. * Mr Burke, relieving teacher at the school, has concluded his duties and left Taikorea. During his short stay Mr Burke became very popular with tho children. Mrs Turner, who has been having sick leave, resumed teaching duties on Monday.